This event started in the UK over 25 years ago and this is the first year in the United States! The goal is to raise money to help lift children from poverty. The boys and I thought it was a great cause and be silly too!

This was the Walgreens flyer

We purchased our noses $1 a few weeks back for Walgreens. 1/2 the proceeds go toward charities for children.

Sheeran, Josh Groban, Christian Slater, Al Roker, Andy Cohen, Kellan Lutz and Kermit the Frog are joining the "fun-raising" special. Featuring great comedy, videos produced by Funny or Die, incredible music performances and almost 100 of Hollywood's favorite stars, the benefit event will help 12 charity organizations lift children and young people out of poverty in the U.S. and in some of the poorest communities in the world. Meyers, Duchovny and Krakowski will each host one hour of the three-hour live event happening at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom.

These ideas could be used all year round but this week is National Police Week. I love the idea of showing our support for our law enforcement and also remembering those that lost their lives in the line of duty.

This week I'm bringing goodies, lunch for the PD one day and breakfast (muffins) for a Fallen Officer Memorial ceremony.

I found a great resource called Whole Truth Project that has wonderful quotes and photos. I re-worked some of their designs to fit what I needed them for and mostly to make them all one size.

This what we are delivering to the PD tomorrow.

Dipped oreos with motivational quotes. Plus a note that lets them know we appreciate what they do.

To make:

Oreos - I love the birthday cake....yummmm

Candy Melts

Thick icing tip (see below)

Icing bag or ziplock

Bags

Ribbon

Tags/double sided tape - optional

The only time I can find black candy melts in store is Halloween so I stock up. You can order online or local bake shops carry them.

I love teacher appreciation and I love spoiling all the teachers but this week gets so hectic and crazy. I need easy. I need QUICK and EASY! This idea is just that.

I used this for teacher appreciation but it could be for co-workers, friends, family, neighbor......anyone you think is the BALM! :)

Print tag
Trim
Fold (or just cut off the back text)
Attach

DONE!

Only downside is that if you haven't found a sale, balms can get kinda expensive. For one or two it's perfect but they almost have 20 between both two boys. They want to bring one the art, P.E., principle, asst. principal, nurse, counselor, music and main teacher something. YIKES!

I happen to find these EOS balms on sale for $2.49 which is still expensive. I did notice Walgreen's has very similar looking balms in their brand for much cheaper.

FREE downloadable tag you can print!
It's sized as a 4x6 photo print. Send to a 1hr photo lab or print at home.

Remember to place the bags of rocks upside down in the can. They will open it from the other side.

If you want these tags I have a free download on THIS post

For the bottom I added shredded packing paper like paper Easter grass or tissue paper. The reason you need the paper is when you re-seal the can with hot glue it doesn't get on the bag of rocks. It just sticks to the paper. The glue doesn't have to be perfect because no one sees the bottom until it's already opened.

I measured and cut labels using the existing label removed from the can.